Ghurahupur - Chunar, Mirzapur

Ghurahupur is a village situated in the Chunar tehsil of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chunar and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Mirzapur. Ghurhupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghurahupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghurahupur is 212552. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.03 hectares and falls under the 231302 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Ghurahupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghurahupur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghurahupur village had a total population of 882 people, including 461 males and 421 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.73%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 71.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghurahupur

Ghurahupur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghurahupur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ghurahupur. The nearest railway station is Kailahat, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Ghurahupur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mirzapur to Ghurahupur is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghurahupur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghurahupur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghurahupur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghurahupur village are given below:

FAQs about Ghurahupur